Mangal Dhwani Resonates in Ram Temple as 50 Instruments Come Together

GG News Bureau
Ayodhya, 22nd Jan. During the consecration ceremony at the newly constructed Ram temple in Ayodhya on Monday, fifty traditional musical instruments from different parts of India were played in a devotional Mangal Dhwani.

The grand musical performance, organized by celebrated poet Yatindra Mishra from Ayodhya and supported by the Sangeet Natak Akademi in New Delhi, included instruments such as pakhawaj, flute, and dholak from Uttar Pradesh; veena from Karnataka; algoja from Punjab; sundari from Maharashtra; mardala from Odisha; santoor from Madhya Pradesh; pung from Manipur; nagada and kali from Assam; and tambura from Chhattisgarh.

Other instruments included shehnai from Delhi; ravanahatha from Rajasthan; shrikhol and sarod from West Bengal; ghatam from Andhra Pradesh; sitar from Jharkhand; santar from Gujarat; pakhawaj from Bihar; hudka from Uttarakhand; and nagaswaram, tavil, and mridangam from Tamil Nadu.

Prior to the Mangal Dhwani performance, renowned singers Sonu Nigam, Anuradha Paudwal, and Shankar Mahadevan sang songs dedicated to Lord Ram.

The pran pratishtha ceremony at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya was a deeply spiritual event, enhanced by the majestic Mangal Dhwani. This musical program, featuring 50 exquisite instruments from different states, was a significant moment for all Indians, as it brought together diverse traditions to celebrate and honor Shri Ram, according to a member of the temple trust.

The long-awaited consecration of the Ram temple took place in a grand ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The temple will be open to the public the following day.

During the aarti, the invitees were immersed in a devotional rendition while worship bells rang and Army helicopters showered flower petals over the temple premises and surrounding areas.

The streets of Ayodhya were filled with the sounds of songs like “Ram Aayenge” and “Awadh Mein Ram Aayen Hain,” and saffron flags adorned buildings in the temple town, which had been beautifully decorated for the occasion.

Music has also found a special place in the heart of the temple town, with an iconic roundabout named after legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar becoming a popular spot for residents and tourists seeking the perfect selfie. At the center of the roundabout is a giant ornate veena sculpture weighing 14 tonnes.

The Lata Mangeshkar Chowk marks the intersection of Ram Path and Dharm Path, both adorned with ornamental lamp posts for the consecration ceremony.

The entire temple town is filled with religious fervor, as Ayodhya Nagari has been tastefully decorated, especially Ram Path and Dharm Path, showcasing what the government calls the Navya, Divya, and Bhavya Ayodhya.

While the temple town is expected to shine brightly during the pran pratishtha ceremony, many households, temples, and other buildings have already been illuminated.

From Nihang Singhs to ISKCON and temple trusts from across the country, as well as locals in Ayodhya, various community kitchens are serving langar food to devotees as the consecration approaches.

Devotees visiting the holy city can enjoy freshly cooked hot meals and tea at these community kitchens, which are operational throughout the city.